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“As a small child Shirley was my Sunday School teacher at Aracadia Free will Babtist Church.She was a very important part of my childhood and those...Read More »
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1 of 10 | Posted by: Wanda Brown - Spartanburg, SC

“So very sorry for your loss...can not get there but wanted to light a candle for Shirley and family...God Speed, Shirley, R.I.P.
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2 of 10 | Posted by: Jean Price - Coldwater, MI

“David, Sue, Sherry and family, I am so sorry for your loss! As I grew up in Arcadia, I remember Ms. Shirley from the store she and your Dad ran...Read More »
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5 of 10 | Posted by: Cathy Wilson Dukes - Spartanburg, SC

“Ms Hayes , A special lady of Goodness, she loved children and always tried to lead us and all others to good things. When Mr Hayes past away , I...Read More »
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7 of 10 | Posted by: Pam Suttles - Spartanburg ,, SC

“Granny, A grandmother's love is like no other. You always gave the best hugs!! You will be greatly missed but always live in our hearts! I know...Read More »
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9 of 10 | Posted by: Brian Hayes - Boiling Springs, SC

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ShirleySolesbeeHayes, 78, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at her home. Born on November 19, 1935 in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of the late Edward James and Ella Mae Israel Solesbee and wife of the late James David Hayes, Sr.

She was a member of Una First Free Will Baptist Church, a homemaker and foster parent.

She is survived by her son, James David Hayes, Jr. and his wife Joy of Boiling Springs; her daughters, Susan Hayes Steadings and her husband Sam of Inman, and Sherry Hayes of Spartanburg; her sister, Gail Quinn of Arcadia; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Charles Morris Hayes.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 27, 2013, from 2:00 to 2:45 pm at Floyd's Boiling Springs Chapel, 4081 Highway 9 North, Boiling Springs, SC 29316. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel conducted by the Rev. Kenneth Cash. Burial will follow at Fort Prince Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the Una First Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 283, Una, SC 29378.

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As a small child Shirley was my Sunday School teacher at Aracadia Free will Babtist Church.She was a very important part of my childhood and those memories will never be forgotten.So sorry for the loss but know that shes in peace.God has another ANGEL

Posted by: Wanda Brown - Spartanburg, SC Dec 27, 2013

So very sorry for your loss...can not get there but wanted to light a candle for Shirley and family...God Speed, Shirley, R.I.P.

Posted by: Jean Price - Coldwater, MI - Friend of Family Dec 27, 2013

I LOVE AND MISS YOU GRANNY!! LOVE ALWAYS,YOUR FIRST GRANDCHILD TINA (SUPIE)

Posted by: Tina Poteat - Inman, SC - Granddaughter Dec 27, 2013

My deepest sympathies to Shirley's family. I knew her & Gabby all my life, they were wonderful, loving people. May God wrap you in his loving arms in this most heartbreaking time.

Posted by: Linda - Inman, SC - Friend Dec 26, 2013

David, Sue, Sherry and family, I am so sorry for your loss! As I grew up in Arcadia, I remember Ms. Shirley from the store she and your Dad ran beside their home! She was such a sweet lady. It is so hard to lose a parent and I could imagine how hard it is at this time of the year. Just know you all are in my thoughts and prayers! She now is home with our Heavenly Father and

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David, Sue, Sherry and family, I am so sorry for your loss! As I grew up in Arcadia, I remember Ms. Shirley from the store she and your Dad ran beside their home! She was such a sweet lady. It is so hard to lose a parent and I could imagine how hard it is at this time of the year. Just know you all are in my thoughts and prayers! She now is home with our Heavenly Father and your Dad and not suffering anymore! I pray God gives you all strength and peace of mind to make it through this difficult time!! Please let me know if I can do anything to help you during this time! God Bless You All!!!

Posted by: Cathy Wilson Dukes - Spartanburg, SC - Friend Dec 26, 2013

I am really sorry to hear this! Shirley was a very special person. Sherry I am really sorry to hear about your Mother. I will pray for peace for your whole family.

Posted by: Lisa Crocker Felmet - Spartanburg, SC Dec 26, 2013

Ms Hayes , A special lady of Goodness, she loved children and always tried to lead us and all others to good things. When Mr Hayes past away , I sent a Special Ribbon on his flower, Well she saved it over his bed , she said .Well those words were for both of you. Our last talk , was about loosing my mama, and how she would want me to , strive to be my best, and that I

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Ms Hayes , A special lady of Goodness, she loved children and always tried to lead us and all others to good things. When Mr Hayes past away , I sent a Special Ribbon on his flower, Well she saved it over his bed , she said .Well those words were for both of you. Our last talk , was about loosing my mama, and how she would want me to , strive to be my best, and that I should know that she was in Heaven with her Loved ones. I hope your family knows ,You are there , watching over us. I got your Christmas card , I will cherrish it each year , and Remember you always.
God bless all the family, I lost mama a year ago, and my heart is with you.

A grandmother's love is like no other. You always gave the best hugs!! You will be greatly missed but always live in our hearts! I know you are smiling and so am I because where you are in Heaven is the greatest place of all...

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